Veronica Rose Age-17 - Chili Martinez
Apr 12, 2012
Veronica Rose Martinez, 17, a resident of Chili, NM passed away from an automobile accident on Thursday, April 12, 2012. Veronica was family oriented and enjoyed spending time with her nephews: Carlos and Angelo and niece Denisha. She was shy and somewhat of a private individual. Veronica loved cooking for her family. One of her favorite dishes she enjoyed preparing...
Leonard C. Age-73 - Santa Clara Pueblo Tapia
Apr 11, 2012
Leonard C. Tapia, 73, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away from a short illness on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. He was a 19 year Navy Veteran. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Ramoncita Tapia; son, Larry Tapia; parents, Ernest and Belen Tapia. Leonard is survived by his wife Angela Talache-Tapia of Ohkay Owingeh; daughters: Michelle Tafoya...
Leroy - Age 56 - Albuquerque/Española Herrera
Apr 11, 2012
LEROY P. HERRERA, 56, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Española, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Mariquita Herrera; brothers, Gilbert, Albert Fermin and Dennis Herrera; half brothers, Alfredito, Paul and Clyde Herrera, Sr.; sister, Cordilia Herrera-Baca and Esperanza, mother of his daughter Lori....
Dolores - Age 54 - Española/Chimayo Martinez
Apr 11, 2012
DOLORES MARTINEZ, 54, a resident of Española and Chimayo, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Epifania Martinez and son, Manuel Gutierrez. Dolores loved to cook and made the best tortillas. She enjoyed sitting on her porch swing and going to dances. She was the peacemaker for the family and made sure...
Reynaldo Age - 48 - Pojoaque Moreno
Apr 10, 2012
Reynaldo Moreno, 48, a resident of Pojoaque, NM passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at his home in Pojoaque. Rey loved hunting, fishing and the Dallas Cowboys. He proudly served in the United States Army for 8 years as Specialist E4, being honorably discharged. Mr. Moreno was preceded in death by his father, Felix Moreno; mother-in-law, Rosa Armenta....
Jose - Age 83 - Dixon Gonzales
Apr 10, 2012
JOSE CELESTINO GONZALES, 83, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan N. Gonzales and Cleofas Gonzales and son, Felix Gonzales. Jose worked as a miner in Leadville, Colorado at the Climax Mine until his retirement in 1978; the following year he moved his family to Dixon. He...
Jean "Gigi" Age - 95 - Los Alamos Smith
Apr 9, 2012
Jean ‘Gigi’ Smith, 95, of Los Alamos, died peacefully on April 9th, surrounded by her family at the Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Jean was born in 1916 and raised in Grady, NM. She was one of five children born to the late John and Lida Shaver. All of her siblings preceded her in death. She married Floyd “Chief” Scraper...
Mercedes "Mercy" V. Age-77 - Chamit Maestas
Apr 9, 2012
Mercedes “Mercy” V. Maestas, 77, a lifelong resident of Chamita and most recently of Albuquerque passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012 from a lengthy illness. She loved and lived her faith in every aspect of her life. She was a member of the church choir, a Eucharistic Minister, and a catechism teacher. Mercy loved music and loved to dance....
Adra Irene Wharton Age - 97 Gettemy
Apr 8, 2012
Adra Irene Wharton Gettemy March 1, 1915 – April 8, 2012\r\nAdra Irene Wharton was born in a family ranch house at 5:30 a.m. on the first day of March in the year of 1915 to Ezra and Susie Wharton, in Gentry County Missouri. When Irene was three years old the family moved to Strasburg Colorado, just east of Denver. Being...
Orlando - Age 90 - Santa Cruz Quintana
Apr 7, 2012
Orlando Quintana – Age 90 a resident of Santa Cruz went home to be with Our Lord on Saturday, April 7, 2012 after a lengthy illness with his family at his side. Mr. Quintana was a World War II Veteran in the U.S. Army with tours in the Philippines and Alaska. He was a life-long member of Local Carpenters Union...
Viola R. - Santa Fe Duran
Apr 7, 2012
Viola R. Duran went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 7th 2012, after battling a long illness. She passed away surrounded by loved ones. She was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe N.M., where she retired from the State of New Mexico Education Department. She is survived by her brother whom she was very close to, Leroy...
Olivia R. - Age 86 - Dixon Valdes
Apr 6, 2012
Olivia R. Valdes – Age 86 a resident of Dixon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfonso E. Valdes; parents: Juan S. and Beronis Romero; brother, Onesimo Romero. She retired after 37 years as an educator for the local school districts. Her passion for teaching influenced...
Senaida - Age 68 - Ohkay Owingeh Gabaldon
Apr 5, 2012
SENAIDA GABALDON, 68, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Josephine Gabaldon; sister, Geronima Ortiz; brother, Paul Gabaldon; brother-in-law, Richard C. Martinez and nephew, Max Ortiz, Jr. She retired from the Dietary Department at St. Vincent Hospital after 32 years of service; then went to...
Verna Age - 76 - Chama Carrillo
Apr 2, 2012
Verna Carrillo, 76, a resident of Chama passed away on Monday, April 2, 2012. She was a kind loving compassionate & caring person, a beautiful wife who loved the Lord with all her heart. She remembered everyone’s birthdays. Verna was a loving wife & mother and was close to all her grandchildren. She could cook a gourmet meal out of...
Daniel A. "Downers" - Age 55 - Cham Martinez
Apr 2, 2012
Daniel A. Martinez Aka Downers – Age 55 a resident of Chamita passed away suddenly on Monday, April 2, 2012 he was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher; father, Alfonso, Sr.; grandparents: Emiliano and Eliza Olivas of Chamita, Frank and Luisita Martinez of CO. He is survived by his mother, Lora of Chamita; brothers: Alfonso Jr., Anthony Lee Paul...
Tracy Neal - Age 48 - Chimayo Rodriguez
Mar 31, 2012
Tracy Neal Rodriguez – Age 48 a resident of Chimayo went to be with our Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2012 in Miami, AZ. \r\nTracy worked over 20 years in Carpentry and took much pride in his work. \r\nHe was preceded in death by his parents: Judi and Louie Rodriguez; Grandparents: J.D. Romero, Ursolo Martinez, Louie and Mary Rodriguez; Brother, Doro Romero;...
Jennifer - Age 65 - Ohkay Owingeh Abeyta
Mar 30, 2012
Jennifer Rhoda McKinnie Abeyta – Age 65 a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Hamilton McKinnie; mother, Dorothy Hazel Hayward McKinnie; sister, Ruth Louise McKinnie-Braun; unborn grandbaby; father-in-law, Juan Abeyta; mother-in-law, Trinidad Abeyta; brother-in-law, Gabriel Abeyta; and nephew, Christopher (Sonny) Arquero. Jennifer...
Joachim-Andre Charles Lance Age-32 - Pecos Cde Baca
Mar 29, 2012
During this Lenten season on March 29, 2012, Joachim-Andre Charles Lance CdeBaca, age 32 has gone home to rest. Andre was born on May 23, 1979 to Joseph & Agnes CdeBaca, the youngest of five; three brothers and a sister. He was lifelong resident of Pecos. He was a member of the church family of St. Anthony’s Parish in Pecos....
Donald - Age 88 - Los Alamos Oschwald
Mar 29, 2012
Donald L. A. Oschwald, 88, of Los Alamos, NM, died Thursday, March 29, 2012 at his home where he resided for 32 years. Don was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Virginia Berkeley Oschwald. Virginia was Don’s high school sweetheart. They are survived by their children Jane and her husband Bruce Miller of Springfield, MA; Dr. Donald...
Eduvigen - Age 97 - Rio Lucio Pacheco
Mar 28, 2012
EDUVIJEN PACHECO, 97, a resident of Rio Lucio passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Taos Living Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cresencio Pacheco; sons, Floyd and Santiago Pacheco; step-daughter, Elizada Gurule; grandchildren, Sandra and Karen Payan and Gregory Pacheco; sons-in-law, Ted Abeyta, Adolfo Gurule, Bobby Payan and Pete Baca. Eduvijen was a dedicated...
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